Teaching Artist and Educator

My philosophy of education combines the elements of Progressivism and Social Reconstructionism. This primarily student-centered approach to learning allows learners to use rational thought, connect and collaborate with others, and examine how they can reshape the world through experience and interaction with society. 

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Progressivism: In the classroom, I act as a transparent guide and facilitator providing students with the resources and encouragement they need to critically think and communicate with the hope of cultivating societal change. Additionally, students will act as reinforcers of their education by collaborating together to address society’s themes in a direct manner through argumentation, addressing public audiences, or holding up a mirror to society through theatrical representation. All the while, students will use research methods analyzing multiple sources, from news articles to classic and modern literature. 

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Social Reconstructionism: As a Communication enthusiast, I strongly believe in the Open Model of Communication and Functional Theory of Group Interaction. Both theories encourage active participation, listening, and an inclusive decision-making approach to problem-solving. My classroom will be organized as a collaboration zone where the students will learn the necessary facts or skills, rehearse with others, and challenge the conventional norms of what is possible for students. The Social Reconstructionist approach emphasizes equality, inclusivity, and diversity within every learning environment. I believe access, learning, and development opportunities within the arts should be made available to the widest possible demographic.

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My primary goal is to build people of character who have big ideas/dreams, who enjoy experimenting, and who learn from meaningful experiences. With these abilities, students imprint enthusiasm, studiousness, and compassion in the world.